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Matcha Outlet

Organic Starter Matcha

CulinaryChinaOrganicSweetGrassyNuttyCreamyBitterFrom $4.99 (6g) (~$0.83/g)

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Tasting notes

Tasting Notes: Creamy aroma with fresh hay and grass notes; when prepared, strong notes of fresh vegetation and kale, finishing with a nutty flavor; described as can be quite bitter when prepared traditionally (whisked as tea) -- vegetable-like taste reminiscent of kale, finishes with sweet hay/grass scent and hint of chestnut

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Regular Price
$43.00
Sale Price
$21.24 (51% off)
Size Variants
[ "1 Bag (12oz)", "3 Bags + 1 FREE", "5 Bags + 2 FREE", "6g Sample" ]
Grade Tier
Culinary Grade
Origin Country
China
Certifications
USDA Organic
Product Type
Pure Matcha Powder
Serving Size
1-2g per serving
Tasting Notes
Creamy aroma with fresh hay and grass notes; when prepared, strong notes of fresh vegetation and kale, finishing with a nutty flavor; described as can be quite bitter when prepared traditionally (whisked as tea) -- vegetable-like taste reminiscent of kale, finishes with sweet hay/grass scent and hint of chestnut
Recommended Uses
Best for cooking/baking (cookies, cakes, pastries), salads, desserts, smoothies, and lattes; explicitly NOT recommended for straight drinking (traditional whisked tea) due to bitterness/aftertaste
Description Highlight
"perfect choice for those just starting out" with matcha, and suitable for those who "cook with it and make delicious lattes"
Customer Reviews
{ "total_reviews": 106, "five_star_pct": "81% (86 reviews)", "four_star_pct": "10% (11 reviews)", "three_star_pct": "2% (2 reviews)", "two_star_pct": "1% (1 review)", "one_star_pct": "6% (6 reviews)" }
Shipping
Free shipping on orders over $75 (contiguous USA / 48 states)
Customer Service
Phone 224-653-9400, email Info@MatchaOutlet.com
Cultivar
not disclosed
Farm
not disclosed
Harvest Timing
not specified
Awards
none mentioned
Shelf Life
not disclosed
Ingredients
not listed beyond 'pure matcha powder'
Brand History Note
Brand context (per user) is Matcha Outlet, formerly Red Leaf Tea

Research notes

Notably candid product copy that steers customers AWAY from using this product as a traditional drinking tea and toward culinary/baking uses -- an unusually self-aware disclosure for a 'starter' product. Sourced from China, distinguishing it from the brand's Japan-origin lines.

Secondary sources

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{
  "rating_or_verdict": "77/100 (1 review) — Red Leaf Tea (now Matcha Outlet), Starter Matcha",
  "notes": "'Pleasant and mild' product at 'good prices', suited to matcha beginners. Brand renamed Matcha Outlet; not in database."
}
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